Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
A8AAB0
RGB
168, 170, 176
HSL
225, 5%, 67%
HSB
225, 5%, 69%
CMYK
5, 3, 0, 31
LAB
70, 0, -3
LCH
70, 3, 272
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 271
XYZ
38, 40, 47
LUV
70, -1, -5
HWB
225, 66%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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